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Commission approves Northgate Ridge preliminary plat, with requirement to resolve south stub connection before final plat
Summary
Commission approved the Northgate Ridge commercial preliminary plat (about 83 acres, 17 commercial lots) while directing staff and the developer to work out a south‑stub road connection and confirming off‑site water and stormwater requirements; staff received one written comment raising connectivity and infrastructure concerns.
The Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for the Northgate Ridge commercial subdivision on March 13, subject to staff conditions and an added requirement that the developer work with staff to determine the location of a south stub connection prior to final plat.
Chris Adams, representing Millennial Development Partners and Smarttown LLC, presented a layout for an approximately 83‑acre commercial subdivision with 17 lots, extension of Northgate Parkway eastward, and new internal roads (including Silverstar Drive) that will provide primary access. Adams said existing sewer stubs and water mains near Northgate Parkway and the Port medical property will be integral to the project's utility plan, and that developers are coordinating with off‑site property owners on the necessary extensions.
Staff highlighted technical requirements: a portion of the development will require an off‑site transmission water line (staff requested roughly an 18‑inch main across the top and 12‑inch feeds) to support fire flows and future growth; stormwater retention is planned with a pond proposed to be dedicated to the city as a separate lot. Staff also noted receipt of a written comment from Bob Hart raising concerns about staging of road and water improvements, the need for a south stub road, an 18‑inch top water line for future development, and stormwater retention requirements.
A member of the public urged the commission to require a south stub and construction of Gold Star Drive across adjoining Port property to Olympus Drive sooner rather than later to improve access; the applicant and staff said a south stub is feasible but grade‑challenging and recommended the exact alignment be resolved prior to final plat. Mel Coyle (engineering) and Matthew Lewis (planning) explained stormwater design includes on‑site detention and downstream ponds, and that one retention pond near Olympus will be placed on a dedicated lot.
Commissioner Roger Fry moved to approve the preliminary plat from Millennial Development Partners and Smarttown LLC for Northgate Ridge, including the staff conditions and the added requirement that the south stub location be worked out before the final plat; the motion was seconded and carried on unanimous roll call. Commissioners recorded no dissent.
Provenance: Topic introduced SEG 1290; applicant presentation SEG 1308–1366; staff and engineering details SEG 1444–1520; public comment and applicant response SEG 1608–1742; motion and vote SEG 1851–1879.
